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Shredded Chicken (So Easy!)

Name: Shredded Chicken (So Easy!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Chicken breast, raw, boneless skinless; 1 tablespoon kosher salt

This Shredded Chicken delivers 19g protein and 102 calories per serving — a lean protein source for between-meal fueling. Preps 8 servings in minutes on the stovetop, giving you bite-sized portions to stack into any meal without prep overhead. Use it to hit daily protein targets while keeping calories in check for fat loss phases.

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Ingredients

8 servings

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Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
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1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

1Place the chicken breast in a large pot and add enough water to fully submerge it. Season with salt.
2Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
3Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken rest in the hot liquid for 3–5 minutes to retain moisture.
4Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, reserving the cooking liquid. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces by pulling it apart in opposite directions.
5Divide the shredded chicken evenly into 8 airtight containers while still warm. Pour a small amount of the reserved cooking liquid (about 2–3 tablespoons per container) over the chicken to keep it moist during storage.
6Allow the containers to cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition — Per Serving

102

calories

19g

protein

fat

Carbohydrates: 0g
Saturated fat: 0.5g
Sodium: 38 mg
Dietary fiber: 0.0g

8 servings per batch · ~85g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) have per serving?

Each serving contains 19g of protein and 102 calories with 2g fat and 0g carbs. This is an ultra-lean option that's pure protein by weight—minimal calories make it ideal for extreme deficit phases.

How long does Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) take to prep?

Quick prep on the stovetop with 8 servings per batch keeps this incredibly efficient for meal prep. One cook session produces eight ready-to-use protein portions with almost no active time per serving.

Is Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) good for fat loss?

At only 102 calories and 19g protein per serving, this recipe is built for aggressive fat loss where you need maximum protein volume with minimal calorie expenditure. The zero carbs and 2g fat make it maximally flexible for adding to any meal composition.